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Pear, Chocolate and Bourbon Vanilla Mille-Feuille

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long live pastry!

Elegant mille-feuille composed of chocolate puff pastry, a silky bourbon vanilla cream, and honey‑caramelized pears. Perfect for a special occasion or a refined dessert.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
2h 50m
Prep
42m
Cook
25m
Cleanup
3h 57m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$15.25
Per serving:$2.54

Critical Success Points

  • Rest the puff pastry in the refrigerator (2 h)
  • Bake the puff pastry with a protective sheet to avoid over‑expansion
  • Temper the egg‑milk mixture to avoid lumps
  • Cook the pastry cream until thickened without burning
  • Quick assembly so the pastry stays crisp

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven (200 °C) with kitchen gloves.
  • Boiling milk can cause burns – handle it carefully.
  • Use a sharp knife to avoid slipping.

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